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President Mugabe declared a state of disaster saying the country is gripped by a severe drought, which has so far killed thousands of livestock.

Some civic society organizations and opposition parties started calling for government action and declaration of a state of disaster last year saying this would help the country in looking for much-needed aid.

Agriculturalists told VOA Studio 7 that the declaration of a state of disaster, although coming late, would make it easier for local and international organizations to mobilize resources for Zimbabwe.